How much does a chief executive make in Delaware?
$200,000a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in Delaware. That is $96.15 an hour or $16,670 a month.
- Hourly
- $96.15
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $120,000Median: $200,000Highest 10%: $523,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $120,000 | $57.69 | |
| 25th | $148,800 | $71.55 | |
| Median | $200,000 | $96.15 | |
| 75th | $360,800 | $173.47 | |
| 90th | $523,900 | $251.89 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $292,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chief executives.
| 20. Iowa | $211,200 |
| 21. Wisconsin | $208,400 |
| 22. Georgia | $208,200 |
| 23. Delaware | $200,000 |
| 24. Tennessee | $198,800 |
| 25. Minnesota | $195,700 |
| 26. Montana | $182,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $96.15 ($200,000 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Delaware than the national average?
No: $200,000 against $214,000 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Delaware rank for chief executive pay?
Delaware ranks 23 of 46 states.
Which city in Delaware pays chief executives the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $292,800 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.